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Iran, Islamic Republic of Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

19.64% +1.39% (+7.6%)
Year 2009 Rank #38 Global Peak 34.07% (1975) Source World Bank

Iran, Islamic Republic of Government Spending (1972–2009)

Overview

Iran, Islamic Republic of's government spending stood at 19.64% in 2009, a rise of +1.39% from 2008. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 38th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2009 19.64% +1.39% #38
2008 18.25% +1.43% #33
2007 16.83% −3.89% #26
2006 20.72% +1.30% #43
2005 19.42% +2.77% #33
2004 16.65% −0.52% #27
2003 17.18% −0.31% #26
2002 17.49% −0.06% #23
2001 17.55% +1.96% #24
2000 15.59% −0.99% #19
1999 16.58% −1.59% #18
1998 18.17% +2.25% #25
1997 15.92% +0.31% #18
1996 15.61% +0.73% #15
1995 14.88% −0.66% #16
Show all years (1972-2009)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 39.9% GDP growth -2.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iran, Islamic Republic of's government spending?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's government spending was 19.64% in 2009. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's government spending peaked at 34.07% in 1975.

What was the lowest government spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

The lowest government spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 13.20% in 1991.

How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank in government spending?

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 38th globally in government spending as of 2009.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the government spending of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2009?

The government spending of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2009 was 19.64%. This ranks 38th in the world.

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